After two years, I finally have hope.

[Tommykun]

Tomorrow morning, I'm moving to Orlando to greater pursue my education. I got a call from an IT support company that I applied for that I had got the job. I go in for the usual "red tape" Monday and I officially start training the following Monday.

After two years, I have a job. Not just a job, but a chance to give my wife and son the life they desire. I can finally say to my son when he shows interest in a toy "Sure son, just don't open it until we get to the house." It's $14 an hour, which isn't much down there but at least it's something. I just wish that this was the story for every single one of my fellow DU'ers out there that are struggling now.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Congrats!

Hope is a wonderful thing, and when it comes attached to a real job............then you have something worth celebrating!

May this only be the start of really good times for you and your family...

[sinkingfeeling]

2. If you stay a little out of Orlando, you'll find real estate is pretty

low and there's no state income tax to deal with. Congrats and good luck.

[Tommykun]

4. I've noticed that.

I'll be staying between Apopca and Lake Mary with some family until my finances stabilize a little then we're getting our own place. Rent for the place my family has is only 700 a month for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath which is cheaper than in my home town. They do a weekly rent payment system which is easier on my mind and wallet.

[Baitball Blogger]

3. Stick to the beaches and Harry Potter land.

Look for natural spring parks. That's the best of Florida.

[Tommykun]

5. My wife agrees with that idea.

She's a huge HP fan so she'll be right at home.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

6. Congrats.

That is so good that you're getting a job, and in IT, your salary will go up. And once you have the certifications and everything you want, you can only go up. Good on you!

[demosincebirth]

7. Good luck and God bless. Fourteen bucks is a start.

[Tommykun]

9. That it is.

I'm not complaining haha. At least I'll have money coming in. Hopefully it won't be long until I get a raise, considering my qualifications.

[librechik]

8. good luck to you Tommy and welcome to DU!

[onestepforward]

10. Congratulations!

Wishing you and your family the best!

[man4allcats]

11. I am happy for you.

I'm still struggling - currently unemployed and no real job for more than a year now, but your post gives me hope. Best wishes to you.

[Tommykun]

14. I hope that you find adequate employment soon

I know what it's like, and it's not fun. Keep your head up and stay determined. Sooner or later, an opportunity will show itself.

[cali]

12. I really love hearing good news like this. Congratulations, Tommy

May your move bring wonderful things into your life. Good Luck.

[lunatica]

13. I'm delighted to hear this news

It wasn't too long ago when people were posting mostly about losing their jobs. Now more people are posting about getting jobs. I hope you're just the first of many. Congratulations and give your son a hug for us.

And welcome to DU. Thanks for thinking of us and posting this good news.

[Tommykun]

15. I was hoping that I wouldn't come off as a douchebag,

considering how many people are out of work right now. I'm glad I renewed fading hope within a lot of people that saw this. Ever since I started posting (lurked for about a year or so), everyone has been just so nice and supportive. Of course I'll think of my DU family

[FarLeftFist]

16. Great news & good luck!

$14/hr is actually pretty good for FL & it seems like you have drive to make it so I'm sure you'll climb the ladder quickly. Congrats!

[HiPointDem]

17. congratulations & best of luck in your new venture.

[lillypaddle]

18. Congrats, Tommy!

that's wonderful news. Good luck on the new job.

[AzDar]

19. All the best to you.

[handmade34]

20. congratulations!

good news for you and family...

this as an Orlando Squirrel saying WELCOME! (took it when I was working there last)

[BlueDemKev]

21. Congratulations!

[Tommy_Carcetti]

22. Welcome to the Sunshine State!

We're a crazy bunch with some shitty people in charge of the state, but damn this place can be a beautiful place to live when it wants to be!

Or to paraphrase Bill Clinton, "There's nothing wrong with living in Florida that can't be fixed with what is right with living in Florida."

[ashling]

23. Congratulations!

[pacalo]

24. Welcome to DU, Tommykun!

I wish you & your family the best in your new job & new surroundings!

[Scuba]

25. Good luck and welcome to DU.

[TheKentuckian]

26. Glad to hear you are getting a little traction and your hope is alive.

[BlueIris]

27. Congratulations to the whole family. nt

[Tommykun]

28. I guess not...

I guess I won't be moving after all. The night I posted this, someone held me up and stole my wallet which included my debit card and the cash I had on hand. I checked my balance, and not even 30min after I was robbed, my account was emptied (only $1500, but that's all I had to my name.) Bank said it would take up to a month to get my money back, if I even do. So yeah, I'm boned ._.

[panader0]

29. What?! I'll kick this to the top. Maybe someone with more cash than I have can help you.

I don't get how someone could take 15 hundred out of your account in 30 minutes. My bank will let me get 400 in 24 hours at the max.
Plus,all ATMs have cameras, so the thief is toast. Good luck.

[Tommykun]

30. There's supposed to be a $400 limit on my account as well.

The bank won't give me a straight answer. They won't let me know if the ATM video has an accurate depiction of the crook, or anything. The cops are just kind of shrugging me off every time I request information.

I'll figure out some way to get down there by monday.

[hamsterjill]

31. I wish great things for you!

Thank you for posting this! I needed to hear something upbeat to end this week!

I wish you and your family the best.

[Dokkie]

32. Congratulations I guess

But isnt $14/hr in Orlando the equivalent to $11/hr in say Omaha? which still puts you below $30k per year for at least family of 3.

[Tommykun]

33. True,

but it's better than my $7.50/hr job here doing the exact same thing. I won't be living in the metro area, but outside it. The rent on the home I'm getting is only about $40 more than what I'm paying now and other utilities (internet, water, electricity) are a bit cheaper which will make up the difference. The standard of living in the area I'm moving to isn't much different than I'm used to so at least I'll be bringing in a little more per check.

Plus, the big thing is that my school is there so I can attend lectures and such to improve my quality of education. Once I graduate, if I'm lucky enough, I'll move to where my job takes me.